Remote Locking

[andyr75]

Hi

I have discovered that when I operate the remote locking that the indicators no longer flash on lock. They still flash twice on unlock tho.

The red LED flashes every second or so in the drivers door.

Can anyone shed any light on how the system should work ie does no flash indicate a fault in the locking somewhere??

The car is a 2000 Zetec TDi (facelift).

Thanks

Andy

[Ivor_E_Tower]

I suspect that "no flash" when locking means that the alarm is not being set - have you checked that the tailgate and bonnet are both properly closed? My parents had this type of problem on their car (not a Galaxy) a couple of years ago - turned out that only one of the bonnet catches had "caught" the bonnet after dad lifted it to check the oil. Opening it again then closing it properly re-started the correct series of flashes for locking and unlocking. Can you trigger the alarm when your Gal is locked - that would be a good test to start the diagnostics if the tailgate and bonnet are both OK.

[andyr75]

Thanks for the pointers Ivor,

I checked the boot and bonnet switches and discovered the striker plate for the bonnet switch was bent and not pressing the switch.

I can only assume it was bent when it was at the Ford dealers last week when they renewed a trim panel below the windscreen, although I cant see how, unless they had the bonnet off.

I straightened the striker and it worked properly on the first press of the remote!!

Thanks again.

Andy